Niche ranks over 14,000 public high schools based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.

Outcomes

This is the percentage of 12th graders who graduated. Because states calculate graduation rates differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.

87%

Average SAT

Average SAT composite score out of 1600, as reported by Niche users from this school.

Data not available

Average ACT

Average ACT composite score out of 36, as reported by Niche users from this school.

24

41 responses

Popular Colleges

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following colleges.

Arkansas State University

92Students

University of Arkansas

34Students

University of Central Arkansas

22Students

Arkansas State University - Newport

17Students

Lyon College

15Students

Black River Technical College

11Students

Harding University

10Students

University of Texas - Austin

9Students

Arkansas Tech University

7Students

Vanderbilt University

7Students

Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading

This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state reading/language arts assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.

24%

Percent Proficient - Math

This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state math assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.

12%

AP Enrollment

18%

AP Exam Pass Rate

Percentage of AP students who pass at least one AP exam.

23%

Advanced Math Enrollment

Low

Poll

How challenging are academics at this school?

This school is nationally recognized.

0%

This school is the best in the area.

0%

Probably like most other schools.

90%

This school doesn't challenge anyone.

10%

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety

B

Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.

Poll

63%

of students agree that they feel safe at their school.8 responses

Poll

75%

of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.8 responses

Poll

What are your favorite school events or traditions?

Based on 16 responses

Football/Basketball Games

25%

Homecoming

25%

Food drive

19%

Prom

19%

Baseball Games

6%

Cheer Competitions

6%

Students

Diversity

B-

Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.

Students

658

Free or Reduced Lunch

This is the percentage of students who are eligible to receive free or reduced price lunch. Not all eligible students exercise this option, especially at non-traditional schools like online schools.

53%

89%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.9 responses

56%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.9 responses

78%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.9 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

The Student-Teacher Ratio for private schools is reported directly by the school. The Student-Teacher Ratio for public schools is calculated based on the number of full-time equivalent teachers reported by the school, so the actual student-teacher ratio for these schools may vary.

12:1

National

16:1

Average Teacher Salary

$36,173

Teachers in First/Second Year

0%

70%

of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.10 responses

70%

of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.10 responses

70%

of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.10 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities

B

Based on expenses per student, number of sports offered, and student and parent reviews.

Girls Athletic Participation

Average

Boys Athletic Participation

High

Expenses Per Student

$11,078/ year

National

$11,890

91%

of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.11 responses

45%

of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.11 responses

73%

of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.11 responses

Homes for Sale

Reviews

58 reviews

Excellent

11

Very Good

22

Average

22

Poor

3

Terrible

0

When my high school experience began I was very shy. I feel that going to Westside has helped me to overcome that. I have made so many great friends and met so many teachers who have left a permanent impression on me. I wouldn't go so far as to say that I love my school- it is nowhere near perfect. However, despite its downfalls, there are so many wonderful teachers who earnestly care for their students. Westside has little diversity, has favored athletics over education on many occasions, and some of the teachers are more than sub-par. I believe that my school has the potential to be an amazing place for education, but these flaws are holding it back.

There are good things about Westside, like how the people in your "clique" are genuinely nice and loyal to you. There are also bad things, like:
People in different cliques don't get along
People are judgemental
The teachers pick favorites
Most of the preps are rude to minority students
The school's budget is irresponsibly spent.

High School Sophomore

Oct 15 2015

I love my school with a passion. The school building itself in some places aren't in the best condition. Our Agriculture building is in a shape that some much needed attention would be nice. The bathrooms in particular are in terrible condition. The technology at school is improving, but still not at the point that would be nice for the future students. The college prep courses and ACT prep courses are not taken as seriously as what they should be. The class itself could be very useful, but the proper education level isn't there to teach it. And the busing situation... day after day we hear multiple announcement and receive numerous nixle text making us aware of who is to ride what bus due to lack of drivers and lack of funds to hire someone new. Some kids have to stay after school 30 to 45 min waiting on their bus to drop off other kids then come back and pick them up.